HJ Shipbuilding & Construction (HJSC) has secured its first order of the year with a contract worth KRW 127.1 billion to build an 18,000㎥ LNG bunkering vessel for H-Line Shipping.
The contracted vessel is a large-scale LNG bunkering ship measuring 144 meters in length, 25.2 meters in width, and 12.8 meters in depth. It is capable of supplying up to 18,000㎥ of LNG in a single operation to LNG-fueled ships. Equipped with two independent LNG tanks certified by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the vessel features a dual-fuel propulsion system that allows it to operate on LNG and marine diesel oil.
While LNG-powered vessels usually refuel from onshore LNG storage tanks, ship-to-ship (STS) LNG bunkering allows them to receive fuel directly at sea without docking. This unique capability has earned LNG bunkering vessels the nickname “floating gas stations.”
As global LNG demand and supply continue to grow, the LNG bunkering vessel market will see steady expansion. We will focus on strengthening our expertise in building eco-friendly, high-value-added ships, securing a competitive edge that aligns with our legacy as a leader in shipbuilding
… said Yoo Sang-cheol, CEO of HJSC.
This achievement follows the company’s success in 2014 when it built the world’s first 5,100㎥ LNG bunkering vessel for Japan’s NYK Line.
